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The five fabric groupings in Ruggiero’s New Classic collection include several new patterns


            With a nod to the past and a look to the future, home furnishings designer Joe Ruggiero unveiled his latest Sunbrella fabrics collection – New Classic – during the spring furniture market in High Point.
            The five fabric groupings in Ruggiero’s New Classic collection – Newtown, Town House, Hayden Hall, Exotic Lands and Country Aire – include several new patterns, along with new colorations for some of Ruggiero’s most successful Sunbrella fabric designs.
            “We are building the Sunbrella collection from within, focusing on our most popular designs, while continuing to add new patterns based on lifestyle and fashion trends,” Ruggiero said. “With more than five years of experience, we have a good sense of what it takes to create winning designs that resonate with consumers.
      “We continue to be amazed at design possibilities with Sunbrella fabrics,” Ruggiero said. “The colors, the textures and the hand just keep getting better and better. Each market, more people appreciate the benefits of using a performance fabric for interiors, including upholstery, draperies, table skirts and top of bed.”

Newtown
      Ruggiero’s latest fabric offerings begin with Newtown, a grouping named after the Connecticut city of the same name, reflecting a New England inspiration. Fusion features the look of a hand-woven plaid in shades of beige and taupe with highlights of mineral blue. The rich texture of this fabric makes a lasting impression.
      Rivoli also emphasizes texture, but is translated in a chenille fabric that resembles tweed. It is also presented in a beige and taupe color way, but has apricot as its accentuating color. Vellum Sunbrella Velvet completes the array of textures found in the Newtown fabric introductions.

Town House
      Ruggiero was inspired by looking at suits worn by film legends Cary Grant and Gary Cooper as he created his Town House grouping with patterns reminiscent of the Hollywood attire of the 1930s and 1940s. Beginning with Glen, a traditional large windowpane glen plaid popular in men’s jackets from the 1930s, Ruggiero uses custard as the ground color. Deep brown and apricot are used as accent colors giving this fabric the rich, glamorous appeal of that era.
      Courtyard, introduced three years ago, makes a return engagement after a solid performance and continuing popularity. A windowpane pattern, Courtyard is featured this season in the color melon. 
      To complete this grouping, Ruggiero features his best-selling pattern Trax in new colors for spring and includes Sunbrella Velvet to add depth and coordination opportunities.

Hayden Hall
      Hayden Hall builds on Ruggiero’s past success with the English country look, this time by using a soft color palette.  Ruggiero re-colored these patterns to create a simpler, more serene and pared down appearance creating a cottage appeal.
      Chenillela reappears for spring in vellum, straw, butter and touches of apricot to add a soft, supple look. This textured pattern has been one of Ruggiero’s most popular designs since its debut three years ago.

Exotic Lands
      Ruggiero looked to his travels to Morocco for design inspirations for the Exotic Lands grouping.  Leading off is a new pattern called Moroc in the color canyon. Moroc features earth tones and touches of melon that resemble the architecture and mosaics of Morocco. 
      Tonga Sepia is another new fabric found in this grouping, inspired by the design of caftans worn by Bedouin tribesmen. This pattern is a very subtle stripe with a ground that looks hand woven.
      Ruggiero re-colored his Boss Tweed pattern in melon to add depth to the Exotic Lands grouping. This latest version of Boss Tweed resembles a Tibetan monk’s robe in a beautiful shade of orange.

Country Aire
      Completing the New Classic Collection for spring is Country Aire, a whimsical group of fabrics in bright colors. Fleur, a fanciful display of flowers and vines, is featured in apple, raspberry and ocean blue, while a coordinating stripe, Lancaster, is available in the color Seaside.